Sunday, April 23, 2017

Among the most welcome reissue announcements this year is that Arrow Films will be releasing Mike Figgis' incredible Stormy Monday as a special edition Blu-ray here in the United States and Britain! One of the eighties most evocative and original works, Stormy Monday has been in long need of a reappraisal and this new Arrow release looks incredible. From the press release the disc's contents include:

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations • Original stereo audio (uncompressed on the Blu-ray Disc) • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • Audio commentary with Mike Figgis, moderated by critic Damon Wise • New video appreciation by critic Neil Young, and a “then and now” tour of the film’s Newcastle locations• Theatrical trailer • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jacey